Does Boiling Water Remove Salt? The Truth About Desalination
                                
                                
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                                Over 70% of the Earth's surface is covered in water, yet most of it is not safe to drink. This fact makes many people wonder, "does boiling water remove salt?" The simple act of boiling water does not remove salt; in fact, it concentrates it, making the remaining water saltier and potentially more dangerous to consume.